On December 20, it was revealed that BTS, EXO, Wanna One, VIXX, JBJ, WINNER, MXM, and BLACKPINK will be performing at the event this year. These eight groups will be joined by more artists that will probably be announced later on.

The 27th Seoul Music Awards will be held on January 25 at Gocheok Sky Dome. It is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. KST, and run for approximately three and a half hours. Ticketing will take place on December 20 at 8 p.m. KST.